Management Analyst II (Vacancy)

Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water & Power is seeking a Management Analyst II to support the AMI system's data-driven performance and strategic use. You will analyze large data sets, identify trends, investigate issues, and develop recommendations to improve efficiency and service delivery within the water utility operations.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, collaboration, and the capacity to translate findings into actionable insights that drive continuous improvement for the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus three years of professional experience researching, analyzing, and making recommendations.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational or administrative reviews and program evaluations.
• Analyze and propose improvements to productivity, efficiency, or budget.
• Communicate actionable insights to management to support decision making.
• Develop strategies for new programs, projects, or policies and participate in implementation.
• Supervise staff engaged in fiscal or operational activities if needed.
• Prepare financial impact statements and projected revenues/expenditures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution

Job description

The Division of Water is accepting applications for a Management Analyst II to support the operational performance and strategic use of our Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system.

Under direction, this position will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and interpreting large volumes of metering and operational data to identify trends, investigate system and meter related issues, and develop recommendations that improve efficiency, service delivery, and overall water utility operations. Performs related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience working with complex datasets using data analysis tools including the collection and evaluation of raw data, executing data clean-up, performing the data analysis, interpreting the results and creating appropriate visualizations which explain the findings. The candidate will need to be able to collaborate effectively with others and possess the ability to communicate actionable insights that support operational decision making and continuous improvement.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Leads or conducts operational or administrative reviews, program evaluations, and special studies pertaining to various fiscal, operational, and managerial issues;

Researches and analyzes major operational or administrative issues and makes recommendations for resolutions or improvements;

Analyzes and proposes ways to improve an organization's productivity, efficiency, or budget;

Informs management of any situation current or anticipated that may impact budget, operations, or service deliveries;

Develops and recommends strategies for the implementation of new programs, projects, or policies pertinent to the mission of the department or division; participates in the implementation and/or training processes relating to these programs, projects, or policies;

Leads major policy and management projects, productivity studies, and operational and legislative reviews;

Serves as a resource or specialist on fiscal, operational, or other managerial issues affecting the department or division;

Writes, reviews, and analyzes fiscal or operational policies and procedures to ensure optimal effectiveness and efficiency;

Prepares financial impact statements; prepares reports of projected revenues and expenditures; identifies problems and recommends corrective actions;

Conducts financial studies to determine the availability of resources for funding current or new programs, projects, or services;

Researches, analyzes, and recommends various rate/fee structures and other options to enhance the viability of specific services, programs, or operations;

Prepares and monitors operating and capital improvement budgets and provides expenditure analyses;

Researches grant and revenue enhancement opportunities;

Evaluates grant programs for effectiveness and regulatory compliance;

Prepares comprehensive financial, statistical, technical, and narrative reports;

May supervise employees engaged in fiscal or operational activities.

Possession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience researching, analyzing, and makingrecommendations, OR providing consultation to management on fiscal or operational matters, or matters pertaining to public or business administration. Substitution(s): A master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Recruitment #: 26-0780-V8

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Alisha Ardolino

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: [phone]

E: [e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer